Closest airports
| Airport | City | Drive to the park | Straight-line miles | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pago Pago International Airport (PPG) | Pago Pago, WT | 15 min (9 mi) | 58 | Large hub |
| Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) | Kailua-Kona, HI | No road route | 2,528 | Large hub |
| Hilo International Airport (ITO) | Hilo, HI | No road route | 2,553 | Regional |
Drive times run from the airport to Visitor Center and Park Store, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads at normal speeds; allow extra for traffic, stops and construction.
Regional airports have fewer flights, so compare fares with the larger hub.
Directions from the park service
The visitor center is located in the village of Pago Pago, across from the Pago Way Service Station. The national park is located in the villages of Vatia, Pago Pago, Fagasa, Afono (on Tutuila Island), Fitiuta, Faleasao (on Ta'u Island), and Ofu Island
Hours
Mon 8:00AM - 3:00PM; Tue 8:00AM - 3:00PM; Wed 8:00AM - 3:00PM; Thu 8:00AM - 3:00PM; Fri 8:00AM - 3:00PM; Sat Closed; Sun Closed. The National Park of American Samoa is open 24-hours per day, year round, including holidays. However, some areas of the park maybe temporarily closed due to trail maintenance and/or safety measures. No fees or reservations are required to visit the national park. * The visitor center and park store is open weekdays from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. and closed on weekends and federal holidays (except when cruise ships are in port).
Visitor centers
- [Visitor Center and Park Store](): Mon 8:00AM - 3:00PM; Tue 8:00AM - 3:00PM; Wed 8:00AM - 3:00PM; Thu 8:00AM - 3:00PM; Fri 8:00AM - 3:00PM; Sat Closed; Sun Closed. Offering essential information, interactive exhibits, and a chance to learn about the park’s unique cultural and natural heritage, the visitor center provides an introduction to everything that makes this park special. The cooperating association, Hawai'i Pacific Parks Association, supports the park by offering related books and memorabilia for your special trip. *NOTE: when cruise ships are in port visitors center will open regardless if it's a weekend or holiday.
Last gas, groceries and EV charging
Places mapped in OpenStreetMap within 5 miles (straight line) of Visitor Center and Park Store. Fill up before you head deep into the park: most parks have little or no fuel inside.
Gas stations (8 within reach)
| Place | Where | Miles | Fuel extras and hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gas station (unnamed) | See map | 0.0 | |
| Gas station (unnamed) | See map | 0.3 | |
| Gas station (unnamed) | See map | 0.3 | |
| Gas station (unnamed) | See map | 0.6 |
Grocery stores and supermarkets (12 within reach)
| Place | Where | Miles | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky 7 | See map | 3.0 | |
| Vaitele Mart | See map | 3.2 | |
| Lin | See map | 3.2 | |
| Lefonuea | See map | 3.4 |
EV charging
None mapped within this distance. Charge fully before you arrive, and check PlugShare or your car’s app for chargers farther out.
Opening hours and fuel types are what local mappers have recorded, so call ahead in winter or off season. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.
Getting around
Most parks are best seen by car. Fill up before you enter, since gas inside parks is limited or absent. Parking at popular trailheads fills early in summer.
Sources
- National Park Service Data API: directions, hours and visitor centers (public domain)
- OurAirports: airport list and locations (public domain)
- OSRM drive-time estimates on OpenStreetMap road data (ODbL)
- OpenStreetMap: gas stations, grocery stores and EV chargers (ODbL)
Last checked 1 November 2026.